Description
A buttery salmon fillet glazed in rich bourbon maple sauce, served in under 30 minutes for a quick yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6‑8 oz each, bone‑in)
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp low‑sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Sear fillets skin side down until golden (4‑5 min).
- Flip and add bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Simmer, spooning reduced glaze over fillets (3‑4 min).
- Rest for 2 min, garnish with parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan‑searing
- Cuisine: American